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Exeter project for handicapped children.

F S Brimblecombe

    British Medical Journal
    |December 21, 1974
    PubMed
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    A project in Exeter enhanced support for families of handicapped children through integrated care units and holiday programs. This initiative aims to reduce family strain and promote normal social relationships.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric healthcare
    • Family support services
    • Child development

    Background:

    • Handicapped children require extensive long-term care and support.
    • Families of handicapped children often experience significant strain.
    • Existing healthcare services may not fully address the holistic needs of these families.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To increase the contribution of a district general hospital's pediatric department to the long-term care of handicapped children and their families.
    • To establish a comprehensive family support unit.
    • To foster collaboration between healthcare, educational, and social services.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an infant care unit.
    • Establishment of day units for handicapped children.

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  • Implementation of holiday projects for families.
  • Building close links with educational and social services.

    • Main Results:

    • The project provided integrated care and support services.
    • Enhanced collaboration between hospital pediatric department, educational, and social services.
    • A family support unit was established to aid families.

    Conclusions:

    • The family support unit demonstrated potential in diminishing strain on families of handicapped children.
    • The initiative facilitated the maintenance of normal family and social relationships for affected families.
    • Integrated care models can improve outcomes for handicapped children and their families.